Job Description

Our Customer Service Centre is currently seeking to recruit a Lifeline Customer Service Centre Advisor on a 2 year Fixed Term Contract.

You will receive an excellent salary of

27,401.65 (inc a shift allowance) plus some great benefits

We are looking for positive, motivated individuals who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service. You will work as part of the current 24/7 Lifeline monitoring Customer Service Centre team, being the first point of contact for customers for monitoring all alarm systems installed in LHP's Sheltered Housing Schemes, Telecare equipment installed in customers' homes and alarm equipment for external contracts, also providing out of hours support to our customers by diagnosing and logging emergency repairs.

This role requires a 24/7 rotation on a planned schedule including evening, nights and weekend shifts.

This role is based in Boston, Lincolnshire, therefore you would need to live within travelling distance to the office.

What is LHP like to work for?

We're a local housing association with our roots firmly fixed in our

Grimsby and Boston

communities, emphasised by the presence of our vans and that many of our colleagues were born in the same areas that we serve. This gives our teams an additional sense of purpose to improve the lives of our customers.



There is a strong sense of togetherness across the organisation, our culture encourages accountability, cross-departmental collaboration and we welcome the opportunity to improve through feedback.



Here at LHP we are passionate about supporting our colleague and career progression. Please click here and hear it from one of our colleagues.



At LHP, we're committed to creating great homes and strong communities. Our vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is to be an open, inclusive organisation that recognises and respects all our communities and supports everyone to thrive.

You can read our full EDI Vision at:

https://www.lincolnshirehp.com/about-lhp/corporate/edi-vision/

As part of our team you'll receive some great benefits which include:

An employee wellbeing package worth up to 1200 annually through our benefits partner Westfield Health Discounted Shopping Vouchers through Westfield Health Opportunities to learn new skills and knowledge through our fantastic corporate training programme A superb employer salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 12% paid by LHP 24 holiday days a year (plus bank holidays) which will increase by 1 day per year for the first five years of service The ability to earn additional holiday days through full attendance Mental Health First Aiders across the business, let's be there for each other! Career Development & Encouragement.

What will I be responsible for as Lifeline Customer Services Centre Advisor?

Monitoring all alarm systems installed in LHP's Sheltered Housing Schemes Checking all Telecare equipment in our customers' homes External contracts Provide out of hours support of logging emergency repairs Carry out daily checks on sheltered housing residents not having been seen by the visiting Warden and feeding back information on the outcome of calls. Liaise with external agencies and communicate via agreed pathways to Adult Social Care, Doctors, relatives and emergency services about welfare issues or concerns. Provide a Lone Working service to a range of employees and external contractors Provide appropriate administrative support for the business, ensuring that records are accurate and up to date.

What skills, knowledge and experience will I need for a Lifeline Customer Services Centre Advisor?

A Passion to work in a fast-paced customer service centre environment. Excellent customer service skills Good time management A pro-active approach to service delivery Strong IT skills including use of Office 365 and CRM packages Demonstrate flexibility and be a team player

What opportunities will I have for progression from a Lifeline Customer Service Centre advisor?

We are committed to investing in the development of our employees to enable them to realise their potential. There are many opportunities that we will provide you with to enhance your skills and assist in your career progression.


We measure our success within this area by the number of internal promotions that we can achieve and our ability to retain our best talent. The natural career progression routes that would be applicable to your role are Neighbourhood Officer, Customer Service Centre Team Leader & Customer Services Manager.

How do I apply?

Please attach your updated CV and a cover letter with no more than 400 words to your application,

Finally some key Information

At

Lincolnshire Housing Partnership

, we're committed to maintaining a fair, transparent, and accessible recruitment process. Upon request, reasonable adjustments will be made for all candidates.



It's important to ensure that the role you're applying for is the right fit for you. If you have any questions or need more information, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team at

Recruitment@lincolnshirehp.com

for a friendly chat



Please be aware that we may close the vacancy early if we receive a large number of applications or if there are changes in business priorities.



To be eligible for employment with us, you must reside in the UK for the entire duration of your employment. You will be required to provide evidence of your Right to Work during the recruitment process

All offers of Employment is subject to a DBS Check and Satisfactory References